Ratchet cutters or shears are not recommended for cutting previously installed CPVC pipes. Service plumbers also typically use a different, faster curing solvent cement than plumbers working in new ...

Solvent welding, used on PVC and CPVC piping, is the simplest to do and nearly foolproof. ... If you are cutting a lot of ...

In fact, 40 percent of homes re-piped by Rainaldi Home Services had CPVC pipes. Liam Cuddy's company, Emerald Plumbing, does 12-15 re-pipes a week. He said they see the same thing.

This kind of welding process creates a bond stronger than the original pipe material and ensures leak-proof joints. However, not all PVC cements are created equal. ... For CPVC pipes, ...

Oatey® PVC All Weather Medium Bodied Cement is a fast-setting cement formulated to solvent-weld all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 6" in diameter with interference fit. This ...